US Edition5th person dies after a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak sickens dozens in New York City
- Five people have died amid an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in New York City, which has resulted in 108 confirmed cases, according to health officials.
- Currently, 14 people are hospitalized, as reported by NYC Health, with the outbreak largely affecting areas in Central Harlem.
- Acting Health Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse advised individuals in affected areas experiencing flu-like symptoms to seek medical care immediately.
- Dr. Nathan Goodyear noted that treatment for Legionnaires' disease needs to be early and aggressive, often requiring intravenous antibiotics.
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An outbreak of Legionellosis in New York City has killed five people and put another 14 people in the hospital, health officials said on Monday. “New York City’s Health Department investigates a group of Legionellosis cases in Central Harlem,” the entity said in a statement. “Until August 18, 108 confirmed cases, five deaths and 14 ongoing hospitalizations have been recorded.” Legionellosis, which is not transmitted from person to person, is pro…
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Local health authorities blamed air conditioning systems for the spread of the bacteria.
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